Sheamus' Favorite Opponent, CM Punk At NXT This Week, More Celebrities At SummerSlam

- The LA Times had a short interview with World Heavyweight Champion Sheamus, who was promoting last night's SummerSlam pay-per-view. During the interview, Sheamus was asked who his favorite opponent was.

"Right now it would have to be a toss-up between Alberto Del Rio and Daniel Bryan," Sheamus replied. "I'm in a feud with Alberto Del Rio right now, and we are having some good matches and myself and Daniel Bryan have a lot of history too, with matches for the U.S. title and the world heavyweight championship."

- Music producer Rick Rubin and comedian Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias were also at SummerSlam last night. As noted earlier, Maria Menounos, Piers Morgan, the cast of WWE Studios The Day, LA Angels pitcher CJ Wilson, former WCW World Champion David Arquette, actor Eric Stonestreet and Fred Durst were also in attendance at the pay-per-view.

- WWE Champion CM Punk will be appearing at this Thursday's NXT tapings at Full Sail Live. Doors open at 5:45 p.m., and the event starts at 6:30. Tickets are free to students (with a 2 ticket maximum with Full Sail I.D.), $5.00 for Full Sail staff and $10.00 for General Admission. Tickets are available at the Full Sail Live Box Office during these times:

Monday, August 20 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.Tuesday, August 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.Wednesday, August 22 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.Thursday, August 23 from 4 p.m. until Show Start at 6:30 p.m.

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